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Nintendo sure had a healthy dose of news yesterday, while the reaction to all of it varies from person to person, here is what has been announced.

-The Nintendo 2DS: It’s basically a Nintendo 3DS without the 3D, it sports a bulkier look, but lacks the ability to close itself, this system will actually cost much less, bringing it down to $130 dollars, making it an affordable product for those who don’t mind that the 3D is gone, mind you, President of NoA has stated that this product is aimed at kids.

-Wii U price drop: The Wii U will go down in costs from its original $350 price (the 32 GB model), to $300, making it possible for many to afford the system now.

-Wind Waker HD Wii U bundle: The reduced price Wii U (32 GB model), but this will actually come with a code for a digital copy of Wind Waker HD. As of this moment, Game Stop is accepting pre-orders, and it will come at a cost of $299, and don’t tell anyone I told you this, but if you don’t own a Wii U, this is the bundle to go with if you like Zelda, not to mention the buyers will have an early access to the game, due to its release on September 20 (which is weeks ahead of the original October 4 release date).

To add to the good things, it will also include a digital copy of Hyrule Historia.

Dates for the newest games on Nintendo systems have also been announced.

An Endurance survival tin made to look like it was recovered from the shipwreck

5″ X 7″ Lithographic print

A double sided poster with an island map and the box art

Access to the Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt to participate in challenges for prizes and more

I simply love the Lara Croft figure, it’s so detailed and perfectly muddy not getting it would kill me. I hope the DLC weapons are exclusives to these game copies with the collector’s edition to get my money’s worth, and the CD is a nice touch (I legally download all my music).

Price: $99.99

Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm Collector’s Edition

Starcraft is an MMO with its own fanbase, so I listed it mainly so Starcraft fans can assess if the collector’s edition is worth the extra money. All of the great additional merch that comes with the game seems reasonable to me, especially with the extras for other Blizzard MMOs you might play.

A behind the scenes DVD and Blu Ray 2 disc set

Heart of the Swarm Art Book

Collector’s Edition Soundtrack

Zerg Rush mouse pad

Exclusive in-game content

The in game content includes a Torrasque Ultradisk and portaits in Starcraft II, pet banneling in World of Warcraft, and blade wings and a banner sigil in Diablo III.

Price: $79.99

Aliens: Colonial Marines Collector’s Edition

I don’t have much hope for this game except for the fact it’s made by Sega, but because this list is about the extra and not the game itself, it earns a spot. This game has some very good extra content.

Resin Powerloader figurine in a limited edition Xeno Hive box

USCM Dossier, iron-on badges, and graduation certificate

Recruitment card

LV-426 Recon photo

USS Sephora schematic

Mission brief

But this is just physical extras. The exclusive in-game content includes:

Four playable movie characters

Extra game level

Additional Marines character customization features

Exclusive multiplayer weapons

Sonic Electronic Ball Breakers

Phase Plasma Rifle

Ripley’s flamethrower

USCM Academy firing range

Price: $99.99

Bioshock Infinite Premium Edition

This bundle definitely comes with awesome stuff.

Collectible mini edition of The Art of Bioshock Infinite

Exclusive digital soundtrack

Murder of Crow keychain

Handyman figurine

Lithographic print of propaganda

It also comes with a gear pack that gives three exclusive power ups in the game.

Bull rush: Sprints become melee strikes and can knock down enemies

Extra! Extra!: Audio logs give “Silver Eagles”

Betrayer: In the PC game causes possessed enemies to explode once you kill them. In the PS3 you get Bioshock Infinite themes. The XBox 360 players get Booker and Elizabeth avatar costumes.

There is a way more costly bundle that costs $70 more. What’s the difference? It comes with a Songbird statue. You must really really want that figure to spend so much money for the Ultimate Songbird Edition of the game.

Price: $79.99

God of War: Ascension Collector’s Edition

The God of War franchise has outdone itself with this beautiful pre-order which includes:

An exclusive 8 inch Kratos statue

Premium Steelbook case

Digital game soundtrack

Multiplayer Double XP unlock

PS3 Dynamic theme and PSN Avatar pack

A pass for all future DLC

The last perk seems very promising. Especially since I don’t like always paying for future DLC.

Price: $79.99

This is the best of the best I’ve gathered so far. I hope as the year reveals more new games to try out, they come out with more tempting bundles like these.